FOIA Specialist

West 4th Strategy
Arlington, VA
FOIA Specialist
ROLE
We need an experienced Administrative Support professional to serve as a FOIA Specialist at the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). USTDA helps advance overseas infrastructure projects that create opportunities for U.S. exports while supporting jobs at home. In this role, you will assist the Agency’s Chief FOIA Officer and Office of General Counsel in receiving, tracking, and processing FOIA requests, coordinating with staff to collect responsive documents, and ensuring compliance with statutory and reporting requirements. You will prepare draft response letters, manage document redaction and review processes, and provide direct support to USTDA’s quarterly and annual FOIA reporting. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Receive, review, and process FOIA requests sent to the Agency and ensure they are properly recorded in the FOIA system
  • Track and update case information related to FOIA requests, documenting actions taken and request status
  • Direct FOIA requests to the appropriate offices or individuals and coordinate collection of responsive documents
  • Assist agency staff in organizing and managing responsive records to meet statutory deadlines
  • Communicate with FOIA requesters, agency personnel, and third parties as needed to ensure timely and effective processing of requests
  • Process responsive documents through the FOIA system, including redacting personally identifiable information and identifying documents requiring further review by the Office of General Counsel
  • Draft FOIA response letters and prepare final signed correspondence to be sent to requesters with responsive documents
  • Assist the agency in preparing and submitting quarterly and annual FOIA-related reports to ensure compliance with federal reporting obligations
  • Perform other responsibilities and tasks related to FOIA as directed by the Chief FOIA Officer or Office of General Counsel
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
  • At least 5 years of Freedom of Information Act records management experience
  • Proficient in the use of a variety of IT programs, databases, and computerized systems
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Commitment to innovative and quality customer service
  • Physical ability to move a large number of files and/or file boxes
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines
  • Ability to identify and resolve complex problems
REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
  • Business or Information Management degree – Required
LOCATION
  • Arlington, VA 22209
CLEARANCE
  • US Citizenship
  • Ability to obtain and retain a SECRET security clearance
CLIENT
  • US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), Information Resource Center (IRC)
TRAVEL
  • No travel required.
WORK HOURS
  • Full time = 40 hours a week, 8 hours a day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
  • W2 Classification
RELOCATION
  • Not eligible for relocation benefits.
West 4 th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.

Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.

Posted 2025-09-29

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